Peer Counselor - Parent Partner (FBH Certified Peer Counselor)

Overview WE'RE GROWING!HIRING A PEER COUNSELOR (PARENT PARTNER) Tacoma, WA (Serving Pierce County) OUR CLINICAL TEAMS WORK IN THE HOMES OF FAMILIES AND IN THE COMMUNITY; PLUS, IN AN OFFICE SITE CCSWW's Family Behavioral Health Team -Awarded WSU's Employer of the Year! Catholic Community Services, Family Behavioral Health is looking for a Parent Partner to join our team of innovators who explore and develop new approaches and implement novel strategies. Our teams provide individualized, creative and flexible services, infused with evidence‑based and evidence‑informed strategies.

WHO ARE WE:

We are a values‑driven organization, providing family oriented behavioral health care for children, youth and families in their own homes and communities. Our enthusiastic clinical teams provide whatever is needed to help children and youth remain safely in their own homes with their families, restoring hope with promise, providing intense mental health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity. With sites located throughout Western Washington and Portland, Oregon, we offer comprehensive intensive, wrap‑around mental‑health services to a diverse population for youth and families. We employ nearly 800 caring and compassionate employees. WHAT WE VALUE: Compassion, Diversity, Strength‑Based Approach, Social‑Justice & Our Staff! Compensation and Benefits Starting Pay Range: $26.19 - $27.76 per hour First Responder pay: $75.00 per pay period (2 times per month) Ability to earn additional pay: based on performance 12 paid holidays; plus 1 personal holiday each year! 3 weeks vacation per year 12 sick‑days per year Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Life Insurance (1 times annual salary) Retirement Plans: 403‑B Employee Savings Plan and an Employer Contribution Pension Training and Supervision Extensive training (i.e., WISE, De‑Escalation, etc.) Daily supervision and support, as needed Responsibilities Peer Counselors (Parent Partners) are individuals with personal history as a parent of a youth/child who has been a recipient of behavioral health, child welfare, complex medical coordination or juvenile justice services who use that personal experience in building support with families. Successful applicants must have first‑person experience as a parent of a youth who received system services and be prepared to disclose their personal experiences with youth, parents and others.

JOB SUMMARY:

Peer Counselors (Parent Partners) collaborate, provide support and help facilitate services for youth and their families receiving Family Behavioral Health Services. Working as a member of a team, the Peer Counselor helps a parent voice their own perspective and ensures that other team members can use that perspective in treatment planning. This position helps youth, parents and families achieve confidence in their abilities to team on a recovery journey and maintain hope for their success after formal behavioral health services have been completed. Emphasis is on achieving incredible outcomes with children, youth and families by actively partnering with them along with their natural and community services and supports to achieve long‑term safety and stability in our neighborhoods and communities. This position will be based out of the FBH Northend, Tacoma office. It requires scheduling flexibility to meet the needs of youth and families served. The services offered will be provided in community‑based settings and in family homes. A full job description with qualifications may be shared with candidates identified for an interview. Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING IN A CANDIDATE:

High school diploma or equivalent. Age 21 or older. Personal (lived) experience as a parent of a child who has been or is receiving community / mental health services within the past ten years. Ability to drive to family homes with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance with an acceptable driving record per CCS policy. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Ability to visually assess safety within family homes and in the community. Availability to flex some work hours. Demonstrate the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi‑cultural situations. Applicant must successfully pass required background clearances prior to an offer of employment. Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services. About Tacoma: A haven for hikers, runners and cyclists. Tacoma is alive with activities from students attending the universities and technical and community colleges. Tacoma’s gourmands and culinary connoisseurs have cultivated a scene that’s made national press, with top‑notch meeting and convention spaces, and huge headliner concerts. Birthplace of world‑renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly, displaying at the Glass Museum, Tacoma is home to vibrant, creative community writers, artists, musicians, photographers, filmmakers, passionate entrepreneurs and business owners. If you are passionate about providing strength‑based mental health services for children, youth and their families, we would love to hear from you! For additional questions, contact Karla Lacktorin, Regional Clinical Recruiter, at View email address on click.appcast.io. Note to Internal Candidates: HR reviews internal compensation and determines any increase based on your experience and also agency internal equity factors. Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Catholic-Community-Services-and-Catholic-Housing-Services-of-Western-Washington-2